Tangy Gim Myeolchi Cho Muchim Side Dish

Tangy Gim Myeolchi Cho Muchim Side Dish

A unique side dish made by tossing crispy toasted dried anchovies and roasted dried seaweed sheets in a sweet and sour vinegar seasoning.

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Tangy Gim Myeolchi Cho Muchim Side Dish — finished dish
Summary

This unique side dish combines crisp toasted dried seaweed sheets with dried anchovies toasted without oil to remove any off-odors, all tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing. Made easily with everyday ingredients, it is convenient to enjoy anytime.

Servings
about 2–3 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Spiciness
Mildly spicy

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Dried anchovies1 cup (50 g)
  • Dried seaweed sheets (gim)5 sheets
  • Red chili pepper1/2
  • Minced green onion2 tbsp

Seasoning

  • Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)0.5 tbsp
  • Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Minced garlic1 tsp
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Toasted sesame seeds
Measurements · 1 tbsp = 15 ml (a heaping regular dinner spoon) · 1 tsp = 5 ml (a heaping teaspoon) · 1 cup = 200 ml (a Korean measuring cup or small paper cup, not the 240 ml US cup)
  • Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.

Steps

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    1. Prepare 1 cup of dried anchovies and 5 sheets of dried seaweed sheets (gim). Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.

    Prepare 2 tbsp of minced green onion, and take half a red chili pepper, shake out the seeds, and slice it into thin strips.

    2. Toast the dried seaweed sheets until crisp.

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    3. Put them in a plastic bag and crush them into small pieces.

    4. Toast the dried anchovies in a dry pan without oil until crisp to remove any off-odors.

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    5. Place the dried anchovies, dried seaweed sheets, minced green onion, and red chili pepper in a bowl, then pour in the dressing mixed with the listed amounts...

    6. Gently toss everything together by hand.

Ppunwife's tips

  • Toast the dried anchovies in a dry pan without oil until crisp to remove any off-odors.

FAQ

What size dried anchovies should I use?

Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.

How can I reduce the fishy odor of dried anchovies?

Toasting them in a dry pan without oil until crisp will get rid of any fishiness and off-odors.

What is an easy way to crush the dried seaweed sheets?

Put the crisp toasted dried seaweed sheets into a plastic bag and crush them with your hands so flakes do not scatter everywhere and prep stays neat.

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